Young babies who sleep in a bed with their parents are at higher risk of cot death, according to research.

The study published today by Glasgow University found babies sharing the bed of an adult were more prone to sudden infant death even if the child is breast-fed and the parent is a non-smoker.

Dr John McClure, chairman of the cot death charity, said: "Until recently it was thought that bed-sharing was a risk only if parents were smokers. This new study confirms a significant risk for young babies, whether or not parents smoke."

Teen is quizzed

DETECTIVES were today questioning a 16-year-old boy after a man was beaten to death by a mob who wanted to steal his bicycle. Ian Corfield, 42, was attacked in Salford, Greater Manchester, on June 28 by a gang of between three and five men. He was discharged from hospital the next day, but three days later he went back as his condition got worse, and he died on Sunday.

Double deaths probe

A MAN was being questioned today on suspicion of a double murder following an armed stand-off at a cottage yesterday. The 44-year-old man was arrested at the premises in Wootton Bassett, near Swindon, where two bodies were found after an operation involving armed police.

Refugee in court

A SRI Lankan refugee was appearing in court today accused of killing a 30-weeks pregnant teacher in a car crash. Ratnam Yogan, 30, denies causing the death by dangerous driving of Deborah Peaty, 26, near Potterspury, Northants, in 2003.

£4m jackpot missed

A £4m National Lottery prize has gone to charity because the winner did not come forward, operator Camelot said today. The winning ticket was bought in Richmond, Surrey, for the January 1 draw. The numbers were 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 40.

Indecent male boobs

A CINCINNATI man has been charged with public indecency for exposing his breasts. It was unclear if 23-year-old Jerome Mason's breasts were larger than the average male's or whether he had breast implants.